Comedy King Umer Sharif
Umer Sharif is a legend who will be remembered
for his services in the field of comedy and for his humility and generosity. Born
on April 19, 1955 in Karachi, he started his career at the age of 14 as stage
performer. Initially he was known as Umer Zarif but he changed his name to Umer
Sharif. Umer Sharif became very popular in this period. He has many famous
stage dramas on his credit. His stage dramas were recorded in videotapes and were
rented like movies in that period which was main reason of popularity of Umer
Sharif. “Yes Sir Eid and No Sir Eid”, “Bakra Qiston per” and “Buddha Ghar pe Hay”
are few of his renowned plays in that period.
Umer Sharif
was one among few who recognized need of changing times and molded his content
according to time and situation. His present mindedness and strong wit made him
engage people of caliber in interesting conversation. He hosted many shows on
TV in which he interviewed people from all professions. His good sense of humor
was loved by audience. He was invited as a guest judge on Indian comedy show “The
Great Indian Laughter Challenge”. Umer Sharif won many awards and is recipient
of Tamgha- e- Imtiaz as well.
Umer Sharif
founded a trust in 2006 to enable health services to deserving people free of
cost. He participated in number of shows raising donations for humanitarian causes.
He has brought smiles on the faces of people for 50 years. He was a great
person who feared for his life hereafter. In one interview host asked him what
he is afraid of in life. To which he answered that I am scared of grave as it’s
the one which will tell us about how we spent our lives. May Allah grant him
forgiveness and accept his efforts that he did for humanity. Ameen
He will be buried in Abdullah Shah Ghazi Mazaar in Sindh according to his will, but he will live in our hearts forever.
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